THE BOER WAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 274, 28 November 1901, Page 2

THE BOER WAR.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Nov. 20. Colonel Munro engaged Commandant Myburg north east of Barkley East, and captured 12 and wounded a number of Boers. The ex-burghers enrolled to assist the British are now designated National Scouts, and are expected to prove special y useful in regard to raids and securing information. Mite rapid extern-ion of railways is advocated to facilitate the finish of the

campaign. Lieutenant-Colonel Lukin commands the first division in the districts under Sir Gordon Spriggs' control, and Colonel Crew the second division.

.Yu attempt made to murder the British Commandant at Carnarvon. Capo Colony, was frustrated by loyalists. An indignation meeting was held, and a reward offered for the arrest of the criminal. Nov. 27.—Several members of the Cape Assembly belonging to the Afrikander Bond urge T. F. Theron, chairman, to dissolve the Bond in order to facilitate

peace. The conspirators recently arrested at Johannesburg intended to seize the arms and ammunition of the Rand ritlo companies. Three small engagements have been fought in Orange Colony, and 37 Boers were captured. Lord Kitchener's weekly report shows : Boers killed ... ... ... 20 Wounded ... ... ... 19 Taken prisoners ... ... 230 Surrendered ... ... 5 There were 4600 cattle eapturod.

PEACE MANIFESTO. By Telegraph--Press Association—Copyright London, N'ov. 27.

Five thousand two hundred and fortyfive ministers have signed the peace manifesto of the Free Church of England, a recently formed organisation, embodying Nonconformists generally. The manifesto urges autonomy, an amnesty to rebels, and the giving of compensation.

By Telegraph—l’rcss Association. Wellington, last night.

Cablegram received by the Governor from Capetown states that Sergeant Potter, who was reported the other day as dangerously ill, is now improving.